sherwing2000
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- 2013 Ford Explorer Sports
Any idea what causes the clicking ( crack sound ) sound inside the dashboard. Thanks
Any idea what causes the clicking ( crack sound ) sound inside the dashboard. Thanks
I have the same symptom in my 2013 XLT. The sound seems to come from under the center of the dashboard and it's a noticeably loud "click" or "crack" sound... identical to the sound of a small rock hitting the windshield, or the sound of a mechanical relay.
Given the size of the dash, I figured it was expansion/contraction from heat (South Louisiana heat), or that it could be flexing somehow.
The 2013 model is known for having a problem with the fan that draws air in from the cabin to detect its temperature. Several owners have had the fan replaced. IT is behind the small grille to the right of the steering column. Is it possible that is where the noise is coming from?
Peter
The 2013 model is known for having a problem with the fan that draws air in from the cabin to detect its temperature. Several owners have had the fan replaced. IT is behind the small grille to the right of the steering column. Is it possible that is where the noise is coming from?
Peter
I have the same symptom in my 2013 XLT. The sound seems to come from under the center of the dashboard and it's a noticeably loud "click" or "crack" sound... identical to the sound of a small rock hitting the windshield, or the sound of a mechanical relay.
Given the size of the dash, I figured it was expansion/contraction from heat (South Louisiana heat), or that it could be flexing somehow.
ZeroSignal, have you had any luck trying to pinpoint the noise? Like I mentioned, many 2013 models had that noise and it was the small fan that I previously mentioned. I also see that some Lincolns had a clicking sound and it was traced to the blend door actuator motor. On the Lincoln in question, that motor and door are located behind the glove box. The video showed it was an easy DIY project.
Peter
Your post has been merged with this one. Check out the link in post #14 to see if that is what you are hearing.I have just joined this forum and has been great reading. I have searched but didn't get the answers I wanted.
There is a clicking at very random times from within the dash. I cant duplicate it by changing anything, however it seems to do it randomly while driving. On my 70 mile drive to and from work I here it about 3 times each way.
Thank you for any help
Thanks Peter, I did provide the dealership with those TSB's but they are still charging me $538 for just those 2 repairs. I will argue the window repair since I have documentation from the dealership that I mentioned the issue at 5,000 miles. I'm really at a loss. Thanks for reading my story.Welcome to the Forum MERC09.
Sorry to read about all your problems with the Explorer. The TSB 11-10-9 OILY FILM ON INSIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS came out Oct. 9th 2011. There is also one listed in our TSB thread about the ticking 11-11-15 3.5/3.7L - COLD ENGINE STARTUP TICKING NOISE although I'm not sure what the TSB actually says so I'm not sure if it applies. Regarding the master cylinder, I don't recall any posts on that before so I doubt its is a frequent failure issue. There are a few threads here on the brake issues members are having with their Explorers. You can locate them using the 'Search' feature (upper right) that the Forum has.
Peter